The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 33,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 16.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1621
1759
1946
1420
1783
2041
1759 mm
Width
1783 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4204
2647
4369
4204 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
103 kg
6.56 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.25 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
6.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
697 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
100.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
